{"id":3594,"date":"2025-11-01T09:41:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T04:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediumturquoise-hedgehog-745891.hostingersite.com\/blogs\/?p=3594"},"modified":"2026-03-09T18:19:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T12:49:59","slug":"fine-chemicals-start-ups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/fine-chemicals-start-ups\/","title":{"rendered":"Manufacturing Opportunity in Fine Chemicals"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fine Chemicals Start-Ups: In India, the chemical industry is considered one of the \u201cpillar\u201d industries of the economy.Within the industry, there are numerous segments such as fine chemicals which are considered high value specialty chemicals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fine chemicals, which include high-purity specialty chemicals, are used in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, electronic, and cosmetics industries. India has progressed in the manufacture of bulk specialty chemicals, fine chemicals production in India is considered underdeveloped allowing for the emergence of numerous entrepreneurial ventures and profitable startups.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fine-chemical-manufacturing-plant\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Set Up a Multi-Product Fine Chemical Manufacturing Plant Under \u20b910 Crores<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/fine-chemicals-start-ups\/#Understanding_Fine_Specialty_Chemicals\" >Understanding Fine Specialty Chemicals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/fine-chemicals-start-ups\/#Importance_of_Fine_Chemicals\" >Importance of Fine Chemicals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/fine-chemicals-start-ups\/#Fine_Chemical_Segments_Opportunities_for_Startups\" >Fine Chemical Segments: Opportunities for Startups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/fine-chemicals-start-ups\/#Manufacturing_and_Technical_Needs\" >Manufacturing and Technical Needs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/fine-chemicals-start-ups\/#Research_Models_Startups_Should_Look_Into\" >Research Models Startups Should Look Into<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/fine-chemicals-start-ups\/#Government_Funding_and_Support_Policies-Fine_Chemicals_Start-Ups\" >Government Funding and Support Policies-Fine Chemicals Start-Ups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/fine-chemicals-start-ups\/#Barriers_and_Opportunities-Fine_Chemicals_Start-Ups\" >Barriers and Opportunities-Fine Chemicals Start-Ups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/fine-chemicals-start-ups\/#Forecast\" >Forecast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/fine-chemicals-start-ups\/#The_role_of_Niir_Project_Consultancy_Services_NPCS\" >The role of Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/fine-chemicals-start-ups\/#Conclusion-Fine_Chemicals_Start-Ups\" >Conclusion-Fine Chemicals Start-Ups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/fine-chemicals-start-ups\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions-Fine_Chemicals_Start-Ups\" >Frequently Asked Questions-Fine Chemicals Start-Ups<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Fine_Specialty_Chemicals\"><\/span>Understanding Fine Specialty Chemicals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fine chemicals are classified as high value specialty chemicals that are manufactured in smaller volumes and in high degrees of purity and specific standards. Fine chemicals include pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates, electronic solvents, polymer additives, and cosmetic ingredients.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fine specialty chemicals are unlike bulk chemicals as they are manufactured in lower volumes, attended with smaller permissible impurity levels, and more controlled automated operations. Quality fine chemicals production startups that emphasize advanced technology, have considerable profit potential in India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read Our Project Report: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-project\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Fine_Chemicals\"><\/span>Importance of Fine Chemicals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The world is moving away from china as a result of increased costs and political unease. Indian government policies, for example, PLI schemes and Atmanirbhar Bharat, promote the manufacture of fine chemicals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India is endowed with good research and development infrastructure such as Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) labs and private research organizations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Globally, there is an increasing demand for eco-friendly chemicals. India&#8217;s chemical exports reached $40 billion in 2024, and a considerable fraction of exports was from specialty chemicals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"629\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-3600\" src=\"https:\/\/mediumturquoise-hedgehog-745891.hostingersite.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Importance_of_Fine_Chemicals_infographic_focusing_on_Indias_emerging_role_and_strengths-1_11zon-629x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Importance_of_Fine_Chemicals_infographic_focusing_on_Indias_emerging_role_and_strengths-1_11zon-629x1024.jpeg 629w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Importance_of_Fine_Chemicals_infographic_focusing_on_Indias_emerging_role_and_strengths-1_11zon-184x300.jpeg 184w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Importance_of_Fine_Chemicals_infographic_focusing_on_Indias_emerging_role_and_strengths-1_11zon-768x1250.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Importance_of_Fine_Chemicals_infographic_focusing_on_Indias_emerging_role_and_strengths-1_11zon-150x244.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Importance_of_Fine_Chemicals_infographic_focusing_on_Indias_emerging_role_and_strengths-1_11zon-750x1221.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Importance_of_Fine_Chemicals_infographic_focusing_on_Indias_emerging_role_and_strengths-1_11zon.jpeg 928w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fine_Chemical_Segments_Opportunities_for_Startups\"><\/span>Fine Chemical Segments: Opportunities for Startups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intermediates for Agrochemicals: Imports that substitute herbicides and fungicides precursors substitute. The agrochemical sector in India is projected to be $11 billion by 2027<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>API and Pharma Intermediates:<\/strong> Piperazine and thiophene molecules helps to reduce reliance on China. Startups can collaborate with pharma companies for contract manufacturing agreements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fluoro-chemicals:<\/strong> Used in the production of electronics, pharma and refrigerants. Niche chemicals such as Trifluoroacetic acid are in very high demand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Electronic Grade Chemicals:<\/strong> The Semiconductor Industry in India requires high-purity solvents and photoresists(Fine Chemicals Start-Ups).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fine Chemicals from Plants:<\/strong> Compounds such as curcumin and quercetin are used in Biopesticides, Nutraceuticals and Cosmetics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Amines and Isocyanates:<\/strong> Used in paints, coatings, adhesives and personal care products, are also specialty chemicals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read More:<a href=\"https:\/\/npcsblog.com\/the-growth-of-the-indian-chemical-industry-key-trends-and-future-prospects\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> The Growth of the Indian Chemical Industry: Key Trends and Future Prospects<br \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manufacturing_and_Technical_Needs\"><\/span>Manufacturing and Technical Needs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Startups need tools such as Batch reactors, solvent recovery systems, nitrogen blanketing and clean-in-place setups. The optimum conditions should be calculated in order to carry out the necessary steps in order to ensure rapid reaction of the product by having the neccessary tools.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure accurate high speed efficiency, tools such as HPLC, GC-MS, NMR and Karl Fischer are essential. Other protocols that need to be taken into account are Safety measures and Leak Prevention having Fume cupboards, Process Explosion Proof Panels, and Effluent treatment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_Models_Startups_Should_Look_Into\"><\/span>Research Models Startups Should Look Into<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Contract Manufacturing (CDMO):<\/strong> shift production of chemicals and other products to countries other than China.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Licenses:<\/strong> Commercially scale lab created meshes and Fractals.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Pharmaceutical Toll Manufacturing: Supply to Indian Pharma companies as intermediates.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Fines and Imports:<\/strong> Gain domestically instead of having to rely on other countries for high-value fine chemicals.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Developing Synthesis Techniques for Green Chemistry:<\/strong> Prepare and explore new environmentally friendly methods for synthesis.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read Our Book:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/book\/complete-technology-book-on-fine-chemicals-niir-board-consultants-engineers\/isbn-8178330563\/zb,,7e,a,17,0,64\/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Click Here<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Funding_and_Support_Policies-Fine_Chemicals_Start-Ups\"><\/span>Government Funding and Support Policies-Fine Chemicals Start-Ups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government provides support to new fine chemical start-ups through initiatives targeting them:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>PLI for Speciality Chemicals: Upto 20% incentive.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Startup India Seed Fund &amp; SIDBI Ventures: Funding support.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>TIES Scheme: Support for plants meant for export-grade from India.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Due to these schemes, India becomes a favorable geography for entrepreneurship in fine chemicals.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barriers_and_Opportunities-Fine_Chemicals_Start-Ups\"><\/span>Barriers and Opportunities-Fine Chemicals Start-Ups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barriers to start-ups include poor R and D, insufficient soft and hard infrastructure, inadequate government overrides and a shortage of skilled workforce. Universities and chemical parks along with digital production tools can help in overcoming these challenges.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forecast\"><\/span>Forecast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fine chemicals in India are expected to grow at the rate of 13 percent CAGR in the next five years. India can possibly turn in to the largest supplier of agrochemical intermediates by 2030.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the rising demand for bio-based and green chemicals, start-ups will have the opportunity to capture international investment and collaborations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/mediumturquoise-hedgehog-745891.hostingersite.com\/blogs\/specialty-chemicals-manufacturing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Start a Specialty Chemicals Business in India: High-Growth MSME Opportunity<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_role_of_Niir_Project_Consultancy_Services_NPCS\"><\/span>The role of Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NPCS assist these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/renewable-startups-india\/\">entrepreneurs<\/a> with the preparation of Detailed Project Reports, Feasibility Studies and Market Research. NPCS prepared for them the description of the plant, the funds required for it, the permits needed, the procedure to follow and the management part of it involved along with the production working.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start-ups can shift smoothly from the concept level to the working level of the company.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find the Best Idea for Yourself With our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/startup-selector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u00a0Startup Selector Tool<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion-Fine_Chemicals_Start-Ups\"><\/span>Conclusion-Fine Chemicals Start-Ups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restoring the fine chemicals sector in India is more than just an opportunity; it is a strategic necessity. Given the ailing demand, government support, and ample R&amp;D facilities, startups are likely to thrive on fine specialty chemicals of a green and high quality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the most appropriate time to \u201cMake in India\u201d and \u201cInnovate in India\u201d especially in the fine chemicals sector.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/7_xOHV_y2S8?si=z4WlE6yLdMhxmlSO<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions-Fine_Chemicals_Start-Ups\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions-Fine Chemicals Start-Ups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are fine chemicals?<\/strong><br \/>Fine chemicals are specialty chemicals that are high enough in purity to be used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, electronics, and cosmetics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why focus on fine chemicals in India?<\/strong><br \/>India is best suited for fine chemicals startups because of shifting global supply, government incentives, and strong R&amp;D infrastructure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which sectors have the most opportunity?<\/strong><br \/>Agrochemical intermediates, pharma APIs, fluoro-chemicals, electronic-grade chemicals, specialty amines, and natural fine chemicals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What startup models are possible?<\/strong><br \/>Possible models of startup include contract manufacturing, technology licensing, toll manufacturing, import substitution, and the development of green processes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In what ways can government schemes help?<\/strong><br \/>Startups receive assistance through the PLI schemes, Startup India Seed Fund, SIDBI and TIES, which provide funding, incentives, export assistance and other support.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fine Chemicals Start-Ups: In India, the chemical industry is considered one of the \u201cpillar\u201d industries of the economy.Within the industry, there are numerous segments such as fine chemicals which are considered high value specialty chemicals. Fine chemicals, which include high-purity specialty chemicals, are used in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, electronic, and cosmetics industries. 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